Four days of short films across Theater 5 and Theater 6, October 22–25, 2026. For the films in each program, see the full Film Schedule.
ThursdayOctober 22
Theater 5
- 2:00pmAnd So It BeginsDrama / Comedy / World Cinema / Animation
- 4:30pmWorld Cinema OneForeign Language / Suspense / Drama
- 7:30pmOpening Night 01Drama / Comedy / World Class Short Films
Theater 6
- 3:00pmA Brave New WorldDrama / Comedy / Avant Garde
- 7:30pmOpening Night 02Drama / Comedy / World Class Short Films
Evening Event
Opening Night Welcome PartyFilmmakers & VIP Pass Holders*Time approximate, immediately following the Opening Night screenings.
9:00pm*FridayOctober 23
Theater 5
- 11:00amThe Road Not TakenDrama / World Cinema
- 1:30pmFestival Rewind / Best of 2025Comedy / Drama / World Cinema
- 4:15pmA Hard DOCs LifeDocumentary Short Films
- 7:00pmMake ‘Em LaughComedy / Dark Comedy / Humor
Theater 6
- 11:30amThe Alternative UniverseFantasy / Altered Realities / World Cinema
- 4:00pmEmerging FilmmakersComedy / Drama / World Cinema
- 6:45pmFamily MattersRelationships / Drama / World Cinema
- 9:00pmIt Was A Dark & Stormy NightSupernatural / Horror / World Cinema
Evening Event
VIP Mixer / Karaoke PartyFilmmakers & VIP Pass Holders · Filmmakers & VIP Lounge
9:00pmSaturdayOctober 24
Theater 5
- 11:00amFamily FilmsFamily Friendly Shorts / Animation / World Cinema
- 1:30pmThe World BeyondScience Fiction / World Cinema
- 4:00pmWorld Cinema TwoForeign Language / Documentary / Drama
- 6:30pmThe Human ExperienceDrama / Comedy / World Cinema
- 9:00pmI’ve Got A Bad Feeling About ThisDark Comedy / Intense Drama / World Cinema
Theater 6
- 11:30amReturn of the Ink & Paint ClubAnimation / CG / Mixed Media
- 2:00pmMusically InclinedMusic Inspired Shorts
- 4:30pmWhat The What?!?Dark Comedy / World Cinema / Off the Beaten Path
- 7:00pmMake ‘Em Laugh: After DarkComedy / Dark Comedy / Adult Situations
- 9:15pmA Brave New World (Encore)Drama / Comedy / Avant Garde
Evening Event
Filmmaker VIP MixerFilmmakers & VIP Pass Holders · Filmmakers & VIP Lounge
9:30pmSundayOctober 25
Theater 5
- 11:00amWorld Cinema: British InvasionForeign Language / Documentary / Drama
- 1:30pmMeet the FilmmakersSpecial Event Screening
- 3:30pmAn Uncomfortable TruthWorld Cinema / Intense Drama
- 5:30pmClosing Night ScreeningWorld Class Short Films
Theater 6
- 11:30amLife InterruptedIntense Drama / World Cinema / Animation
- 2:00pmAll The World’s A StageDrama / Suspense / World Cinema
- 4:30pmMore From A Hard DOCs LifeDocumentary Short Films
- 7:00pmAudience Choice SelectionsDrama / Comedy / World Cinema
